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Gathered Bust Empire Waist Sheer Nighty

Pattern #5777

This light and airy nighty pattern features delicate spaghetti straps, a softly gathered bust, and a comfortable empire waistline. An intermediate pattern, it is designed for ultimate comfort and elegant relaxation, making it a choice for relaxing evenings, comfortable sleepwear, or warm weather lounging. You can make this garment to your own measurements or in standard sizes.

Tech. Description

Gathered Bust Empire Waist Sheer Nighty

Introducing a light and airy women's sewing pattern for a long nighty, featuring delicate spaghetti straps, a softly gathered bust, and a comfortable empire waistline.

When To Wear

This sheer nighty is designed for ultimate comfort and elegant relaxation, making it a perfect choice for:

  • Relaxing Evenings: Ideal for unwinding in style and comfort at home.
  • Comfortable Sleepwear: Perfect for a restful night's sleep in a lightweight and breathable garment.
  • Warm Weather Lounging: Suitable for staying cool and elegant during warmer seasons.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: a relaxed, maxi-length silhouette that drapes gracefully from the empire waist.

Neckline: a softly gathered bust creates a delicate and flattering neckline.

Straps: Slender spaghetti straps offer light support and a delicate finish.

Waist: An empire waistline provides definition while maintaining a comfortable, flowing fit.

Back: Features a clean, unadorned back with matching spaghetti straps and an empire seam.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Requires familiarity with fabric gathering techniques and the application of bias binding for neat edge finishes.

Fabric Recommendations

Choose lightweight, sheer fabrics with a fluid drape to achieve the intended delicate aesthetic:

  • Sheer, thin fabrics made from natural or blended fibers, such as silk, chiffon, or voile.

Additional Supplies

  • Bias tape

Cutter's Must

  • From main fabric:
  • 1. Lower back — 1 piece on fold
  • 2. Lower front — 1 piece on fold
  • 3. Upper front – 1 piece
  • 4. Upper back – 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

  1. Create a pleat on the upper front between the marks. Stitch along the lower edge of the upper front between the pleats with loosely tensioned stitches, 0.8 cm from the edge, and gather to the specified length. Stitch along the upper edge of the upper front with loosely tensioned stitches, 0.8 cm from the edge, and gather to the specified length.
  2. Stitch along the upper edge of the lower front with loosely tensioned stitches, 0.8 cm from the edge, and gather. Attach the upper front to the lower front, press the seam allowance upwards and overlock.
  3. Stitch along the upper edge of the lower back with loosely tensioned stitches, 0.8 cm from the edge, and gather. Attach the upper back to the lower back, press the seam allowance upwards and overlock.
  4. Press the bias binding in half lengthwise and bind the upper edges of the upper back and upper front. Bind the armhole edges, simultaneously forming the straps.
  5. Stitch the side edges. Press the seam allowances towards the back and overlock.
  6. Press the hem allowance, folding 1 cm inwards first, then 3 cm. Topstitch the hem of the garment.
  7. Topstitch the bias binding onto the seam joining the upper and lower back and front.

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